| Acronym | Meaning |
| IVD | In Vitro Diagnostic |
| IOR | Institute Of Religion |
| ISONG | Intl. Soc. Of Nurses In Genet. |
| AWCH | Adelaide Women And Children's Hospital |
| NASA | Natl. Aeronautics And Space Administration |
| NSGC | National Society Of Genetic Counselors |
| ATP | Advanced Technology Program |
| AIBS | Am. Inst. Of Biol. Soc. |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational |
| CF | Cystic Fibrosis |